A weekend in the Upper Gurktal - 7 things that are good for body and mind
There are places that do not advertise loudly for attention. Places that don't need big promises because their effect can be felt immediately. The upper Gurktal valley in Carinthia is such a place - a quiet corner between gentle mountains, meadows and forests, where the air is clear and time passes differently. Those who come here are not looking for [...]
Why silence is the new luxury
It's 11.47 pm on a Tuesday evening and your smartphone vibrates again. A message, an update, an email. You put the device aside - but your mind stays awake. Thoughts continue to circle. Appointments, decisions, open tasks. Even when it's quiet around you, it's often far from quiet inside you. Many people know [...]
Why houses made of straw, clay and wood are healthier
A house made of straw, clay and wood not only offers ecological advantages - it also creates a noticeably healthier indoor climate. Natural building materials regulate humidity, store heat and ensure an air quality that modern buildings often fail to achieve. At Ebner 1822 in Carinthia, we have deliberately built our chalets from these materials - because sustainable building [...]